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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,977.66, 5,488.89 and 2,209.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,977.66, 5,488.89 and 2,209.19 is: 3,048.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,977.66 : 5,488.89 = 2,209.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,977.66/5,488.89 = 2,209.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,977.66x = 5,488.89 × 2,209.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,977.66x = 12,126,000.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,126,000.90/3,977.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,048.53

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